Product Description
Jim Capaldi’s story is one of the last great unexplored tales in popular music. The co-founder, drummer, vocalist and lyricist of Traffic, Capaldi was a five time winner of BMI and ASCAP awards for most played compositions in America. His work in Traffic, alongside Steve Winwood & Chris Wood, fuelled a 10 album multi-platinum career and in 2004, Traffic were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.

But Traffic, although hugely significant, is only part of the story. Jim Capaldi also enjoyed over a thirty year solo career and worked with many other artists. Dear Mr Fantasy tells his story through 67 hand-selected tracks, many rare and previously unreleased. It provides a four-CD overview of the enigmatic vocalist and drummer. Packed with rare photos and essays from writers Andrew Male and Pierre Perrone, it follows his tale from the beat group The Hellions in 1963 through the formation of Traffic and its many incarnations. It features material from his time as a successful solo artist on Island, Polydor, Carerre and Atlantic Records throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Capaldi also recorded with many rock greats--from Eric Clapton, to Steve Winwood and George Harrison, and from Carlos Santana to Van Morrison and this work is included on Dear Mr Fantasy. Yet Capaldi’s tale, like many of his recordings, is hidden. Few know, for instance, that he wrote the lyrics to "Love Will Keep Us Alive", the only outside song on The Eagles’ Hell Freezes Over comeback release, or the lyrics for the Reggae anthem "This is Reggae Music".

This set, overseen by Aninha Capaldi, is a musical journey like no other. From the streets of the West Midlands to the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, Dear Mr Fantasy is a remarkable overview of a remarkable man. It includes home demos, the unreleased track "Love’s Got A Hold On Me" recorded with George Harrison, and an unreleased 2004 Traffic recording of "Dear Mr Fantasy".

CD One: Daydreaming of You THE HELIONS / Hallelujah REVOLUTION / Pretty Colours" DEEP FEELING / Dealer TRAFFIC / Dear Mr. Fantasy TRAFFIC Light Up or Leave Me Alone - TRAFFIC / Rock and Roll Stew TRAFFIC / 40,000 Headmen* / Pearly Queen (live) ERIC CLAPTON & FRIENDS / Tricky Dicky Rides Again / Oh How We Danced / Eve / Don't Be A Hero / Open Your Heart / How Much Can a Man Really Take / Low Rider / Whale Meat Again

CD Two: It's All Up to You / Love Hurts / Short Cut Draw Blood / Boy with a Problem / Seagull / You and Me (with Paul Kossoff) / Game of Love / Elixir of Life / Shoe Shine (disco mix) / Hotel Blues / Tabitha / Electric Nights / Wild Geese / Every Man Must March to the Sound of His Own Drum / Man With No Country / Going Home

CD Three: Let the Thunder Cry / Favella Music / Child in the Storm / Warm / Old Photographs / We Don't Need / Tonight You're Mine / Living on the Edge / That's Love / Gifts of Unknown Things / Lost Inside Your Love/ Tales of Power / Warriors of Love / Something So Strong / Oh Lord, Why Lord / Love Used to Be a Friend of Mine / Some Come Running / Living on the Outside

CD Four: Standing in My Light / Anna Julia / Love You `til the Day I Die /
State of Grace* / Tallulah* / Humanity (Just Another Checkpoint)* / Bright Fighter* / Strange Bird* / How Do I Get to Heaven* / Loves Got a Hold (with George Harrison)* / Song for George* / The Time of Cholera* / Invaders of the Heart*/Getting Strong*/ Love Will Keep Us Alive* / Dear Mr. Fantasy* (live) TRAFFIC (Recorded at rehearsals for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, New York City 2004)

Amazon USA:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VSAHV4/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004VSAHV4/?tag=imwan-21

Received this over the weekend and what a killer box. A 4 cd set, 67 tracks that cover all periods of his career. 24 bit remastering by Paschal Byrne and put together lovingly by Jim's wife Anina Capaldi and Paul Minkkinen.

Includes Steve Winwood, Chris Wood, Paul Kossoff, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Dave Mason, Steve Marriot, Gary Moore, Van Morrison, Rick Grech, Luther Grosvenor, Jim Gordon, Reebop Kwaku Baah, Ian Paice, Micxk Ralphs, Andy Newmark, Carlos Santana & Paul Weller.

Having about half of his solo albums I was amazed how much is such good quality that I was not aware of. Excellent singer, really ahead of the curve in World music. Great all around guy.

And because I did a pre-order I got this practically for nothing, 7.44 GBP = 11.9046 USD
British Pound to US Dollar

Rick A.

Wow...you got a steal! It's nowhere near that price now.

I agree, what a great price!

I just ordered this from a Barnes and Noble reseller for about 35.50, including shipping. Not as good as Rick A's deal, but not bad for a 4-disc set. I should get it by the end of the week.

Your going to love it PeterJ. I have been playing it all weekend.
Yeah, the preorder at Amazon UK was a steal but knowing how could it is your price was gert as well.
Let us know what you think.

Rick A.